Have
you ever come to a point in your life when you wanted to do
more? More to help out those in need, more to develop yourself
and most of all .more to make a difference? Well that time
is now for me. My name is David OMara and I am just your
average guy looking to make a change. I have spent years volunteering
for one of the best philanthropic organizations in the United
States, Real Options for City Kids, otherwise known as R.O.C.K.
This is an organization that works tirelessly to help create
physical and educational development programs for underprivileged
kids in San Francisco. They have changed the lives of many young
boys and girls and are about to help change mine. I grew up
in Modesto, CA and had the privilege of knowing someone who
committed her entire life to helping others. My Aunt Claire
was an educator, a missionary and most of all a wonderful role
model

for
me and my family. She has spent her entire life working
to better the lives of others. It is in her honor that
I have made the decision to embark on this two month journey.
I have left my job and will be riding my bike across America
to raise money to support the R.O.C.K. cause. Am I a seasoned
cyclist you ask? No. Have I done this before? No. Am I
a little bit nuts? Probably. This is my chance, however,
to make a change. I realized that I have the capacity
to do something that could truly change the lives of others.
Yes, it will be a challenge. And, yes, it is a big risk
- but, if Aunt Claire taught me anything, its that
the joy you get from enriching the life of someone else
is worth every sacrifice that comes with it. Wish me luck!
Heres to you Aunt Claire .
- Dave O

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Dave is at it again and is ready to further challenges himself. On June 5, 2011, Dave and four others will seek to finish the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon and raise even more money for R.O.C.K. To learn more, visit the official website

CONGRATULATIONS
DAVE!

If you haven't been following, Dave is now finished with his ride. Beginning
on May 22nd and ending July 8th, Dave cycled over 3,000 miles to support
ROCK.

Total money raised: $63,272.38

Amount raised for the Brett Bullen Scholarship Fund: $27,053.64

ROCK still is still in need of your support. Visit www.rocksf.org
to make your donation today!

100%
of proceeds from Dave's ride benefits Real Options for City Kids (R.O.C.K.)

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2. $35k covers after-school homework and learning enrichment to increase
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